New study finds inadequate response to mpox outbreak
A similarly negative GAO report spurred out U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres to introduce legislation overhauling the federal response to future outbreaks.
April 19, 2024
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Border Patrol Twitter Account Investigated for Homophobic Activity
The Border Patrol account liked a tweet calling Pete Buttigieg a homophobic slur among other problematic activities.
September 12, 2022
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks's Twitter Suspended After Misgendering Dr. Levine
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks's misgendering of the top transgender federal government official violated Twitter's hateful conduct policy.
October 25, 2021
America's first Black gay statewide elected official on being authentic and confident
Don't make yourself small, says Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell.
February 29, 2024
D.C. Court Freezes LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Casa Ruby’s Bank Accounts
Ruby Corado, the founder of Casa Ruby, said she is not a criminal as a court sided with D.C.'s attorney general and froze the LGBTQ+ nonprofit's financial accounts.
August 3, 2022
U.S. Sanctions Chechen Leader Over Antigay Persecution
Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has overseen "an administration involved in disappearances and extrajudicial killings," Treasury Department officials said.
December 20, 2017
Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds
Jacob Rostovsky, CEO of Queer Works, is charged with grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty.
October 24, 2024
U.S. House Adopts Gender-Neutral Language for Rules Document
The move will promote inclusivity, according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rules Chair Jim McGovern.
January 5, 2021
Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act With Election-Related Statements, Agency Says
The Office of Special Counsel made this finding in response to a complaint from a conservative group.
June 13, 2023
Bush administration warned to keep condom info factual
Government auditors reminded the Bush administration Thursday that literature distributed by federally funded abstinence programs must contain medically accurate information about condoms' effectiveness in preventing sexually transmitted diseases.
October 23, 2006
Nancy Mace's transphobic, slur-filled video posts remain up on Instagram
LGBTQ+ groups say the Republican lawmaker's videos violate the social media company's community standards.
December 9, 2024
Gay Man Denied Marriage License by Kim Davis Hopes She Wins Reelection
David Ermold claims Davis's Democratic opponent is a lying homophobe -- but a Kentucky LGBTQ group begs to differ.
September 27, 2018
Black LGBTQ+ Notables See Justice in Chauvin's Murder Convictions
LGBTQ+ activists welcomed the verdict, where the former police officer was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, but said more must be done.
April 20, 2021
LGBTQ+, Other Civil Rights Groups Enraged by Trump Acquittal
Only seven Republican senators joined Democrats and independents in voting to convict, so the vote fell short of the required two-thirds majority.
February 13, 2021
Our Activism Can't End With the Presidential Election
Voting on Tuesday won't guarantee our safety. We must be active at the state and local levels too.
October 30, 2020
Manning Receives 35-Year Sentence for Leaking Secrets
A judge sentenced Bradley Manning to 35 years in prison for leaking thousands of government documents to WikiLeaks.
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August 21, 2013
Facebook Targeted By Pride Protesters Over Name Policy
Marchers shouted 'Shame on Facebook' and protested against Mark Zuckerberg at the Pride Parade in San Francisco.
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June 28, 2015
Poor records plague Bush AIDS effort
The program launched by President Bush (pictured) to fight AIDS in poor countries has often reported inaccurate numbers of people helped or been unable to verify that services have been delivered, according to government audits.
December 26, 2006
Gay Flight Attendant Kicked Out of Qatar Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown
Ahead of last year's World Cup, the Qatari government had promised a more accepting atmosphere, but deportee Gilbert Ignatius and others say the situation has actually worsened.
November 27, 2023
White House Correspondents' Association president Eugene Daniels blasts decision to block AP journalists
Eugene Daniels called the White House's actions “outrageous and a deeply disappointing escalation of an already unacceptable situation.”
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February 14, 2025
Your money: Top five financial inequalities for gay couples
In the inaugural edition of The Advocate's new financial column, financial planners Joe Kapp and Nick Burkholder explain where the government gets you financially--and how you can get the government in return.
May 18, 2007